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Are there any internet web sites or articles that cover early Power House generator restoration ? Thanks - Jon in ohio

Several Mqdel A's listed + other vintage cars and items https://www.metzgerauction.com/auction_info/4074

Was wondering what the thread size is for the brass petcock valve on the lower radiator hose pipe ? Jon in Ohio -thanks

It is getting hard to find 40 wt non detergent oil anymore. MY 1930 engine is stock rebuilt with no add on oil filter. Are detergent oils -OK - ie Shell Rotella ? - or something else ? Thanks for any advice and help Jon in Ohio

A bit pricey - any takers ? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Model-A-Ford-Horn-Reproduction-Polished-Stainless-Steel/283592572509?hash=item42076f3e5d:g:scsAAOSweXddYoCt

Who sells the best precision ground distributor cam these days ? Thanks for any info Jon in Ohio

Have any of you made a homemade crank nut wrench (1 3/8") to help in timing the ignition ? I see in the parts catalogs they have one for $35 give or take but it's not in my fixed income retirement tight budget right now. I have an old 1 3/8" - 12 pt socket that is too long to fit between...

What is the correct finish for the horn adjusting screw and the motor cover screw and the rim screws and nuts ? Are they all black paint or something else ? Thanks Jon in Ohio

Was wondering how to set the float level on the Marvel Schebler carb ? Thanks for any info Jon in Ohio

Gotta replace the modern points in my distributor. According to Les Andrews book 1970 Ford V8 points are the ones to use. What brand and stock # are best quality that I can buy locally ie from NAPA, Autozone etc ? Thanks Jon in Ohio

Is there any way to tell an original Sparton motor cover from a modern reproduction cover ? (Pic's would be helpful.) Thanks Jon in Ohio

Was wondering if there are any reasonably priced (< $ 100) weather proof car covers available for a 30 coupe ? Since I only have a single car garage and the local friendly squirrels did $1800 damage to my 2012 Honda Civic - eating the wiring harnesses etc - the Honda gets the garage now...

Are there any websites (similar to Kelly Blue Book) for Model A's. Sadly, I may have to sell mine and was trying to get a ball park price on its value. Thanks for any info. Jon in Ohio

Sad to see it go. Was one of the few midwest swap meets that had a fair amount of antique and 'A' parts. It used to be huge when they had it at the Indy 500 infield but has been dwindling down the last 20 years or so since at the fairgrounds - finally to the point of financial unsustainability -...

Is there any easy way of identifying an original Ford 'A' amp meter vs a replacement / repro meter ? Thanks for any info Jon in Ohio

Are there any internet Model A websites that show the various tire pumps that came with the A during its 4 year production ? Thanks for any info Jon in Ohio

What's the best brand 6V battery for daily driver A ? My local farm stores carry Exide 6V type 1 tractor batteries for $45 - are they any good or should I try NAPA, AutoZone, o'Reilly's or the like ? Thanks for advice Jon in Ohio

For a horn motor - What size power resister is needed to drop 12V to 7V(not 6). The motor draws 7.2 amps under load ? thanks for any help on the mathematics Jon in Ohio

Was wondering what size (ohms and watts) resister is needed to drop 12 volts to 6 volts for a Model a horn ? Would like to get one locally instead of the hassle (and high cost) of ordering one from a parts supplier. Thanks - Jon In Ohio

Original unrestored 31 roadster